Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Montebello. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Montebello. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Most Compassionate
Earned the highest compassion score in Montebello. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Montebello. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Best Culture
Earned the highest culture score in Montebello. This dimension captures a sense of community, inclusivity, staff morale, and the feeling families describe when they walk through the door.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Montebello. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
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Montebello Christian School — Preschool is a faith-based private school at 136 S 7th St in Montebello that has served PreK through Grade 8 students for over 56 years as a ministry of Word Church LA. With a strong 4.5-star Yelp rating from 11 verified parent reviews, small class sizes, and a seamless transition pathway through grade 8, the school appeals to families seeking a Christ-centered educational environment with personalized attention. The school operates with extended office hours and offers a tuition-based enrollment model with 10-month plans. Families should independently verify the active CCLD preschool license status and confirm specific age minimums for the preschool program, as the religious curriculum may not suit families seeking a secular early childhood environment.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Christ-centered, faith-based approach where every subject is taught through the lens of Scripture to develop a Christ-centered worldview. Founded in 1970 as a ministry of Word Church LA, serving transitional kindergarten through 8th grade.
Programs & activities: Weekly chapel and daily devotions; electives including music, art, puppetry, and sports conditioning. Includes a Transitional Kindergarten program.
What sets it apart: Small class sizes with personalized attention; office hours Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:30 PM; 55+ years operating since 1970; 425+ students. Tuition on 10-month plans: half-day TK $688, full-day $699-$803.
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